The Girl with the Needle In the haunting landscape of post-war Copenhagen, where despair looms large and hope flickers dimly, The Girl with the Needle emerges as a poignant exploration of resilience and motherhood amidst the ravages of conflict. Co-written and directed by Magnus von Horn, this visually striking film […]
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Night Country: A Dark, Powerful Feminine Mirror
While the stick-labyrinth Carcosa in True Detective’s first season carries a hint of perverse womb, one that harbors death rather than life, the ice caves in Night Country might as well be a frozen birth canal. They’re the true essence of Night Country, that unknowable realm that swallows men whole. […]
Read moreThe Dark Satire of eVil Sublet
Most charming of all is that the film looks great. The lighting is colourful, visually matching the kind of new queer horror appearance showcased best in recent works by Alice Maio Mackay and Jane Schroenbrun. I can definitely see myself rewatching and I’m excited to see what the filmmakers do […]
Read moreHelping You Feel Better About The Human Centipede
Helping You Feel Better About The Human Centipede Torture porn, storytelling and fluffy animal pictures: a serious critique It’s okay. You’re safe. I promise there will be no screencaps. But that said, given that I’m the woman who mostly waxes passionate about folk horror and international cinema and arthouse – […]
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